Network Management Senior Analyst - LATAM

Crown Agents Bank is a vastly growing and regulated UK bank that connects emerging and frontier markets to the rest of the world, using FX and payments technology. We are transforming the way payments and FX move through emerging markets, reducing friction so that more money gets to those who need it. Emerging markets payments are usually challenging, expensive, unreliable and opaque. Our solutions help fix these pain points. Ultimately, we connect traditionally hard‑to‑reach regions to global financial infrastructure, giving access to the best prices and the fastest, most reliable settlement.

FX and cross‑border payments are often complex and expensive, especially when operating in emerging markets. Crown Agents Bank (CAB) wraps its deep and trusted relationships and strength of network around innovative digital capabilities, and cross‑border transaction banking solutions to enable fintech, corporates, governments, development organisations and banks to move money to, from, and across often hard‑to‑reach markets.

Role Purpose

The Senior Analyst will support the delivery of the Bank’s Network Management strategy across Latin America, with a focus on the expansion, onboarding and ongoing support of correspondent banks and financial institution partners in the region. Working closely with senior Network Management colleagues, the role translates global and regional objectives into practical execution, supporting partner onboarding, credit and governance processes, payment capability enablement and cross‑functional coordination. The role plays a key part in scaling the LATAM network in a controlled, risk‑aligned and commercially effective manner.

Role Responsibilities

• Network Expansion & Market Analysis: Support execution of the LATAM network expansion strategy in line with the Network Management Target Operating Model. Conduct corridor, currency and capability analysis to identify coverage gaps and prioritisation opportunities based on client demand and strategic objectives. Prepare country assessments, briefing notes and recommendations for senior management and internal governance forums.
• Partner Onboarding & Relationship Support: Support end‑to‑end onboarding of new correspondent banks and financial institution partners across LATAM. Support senior Network Managers with credit applications for new prospects and existing banking partners, including preparation of supporting analysis, documentation and responses to follow‑up queries. Coordinate due diligence documentation, approvals and onboarding conditions throughout the onboarding lifecycle. Provide ongoing support for assigned partner relationships, including periodic reviews and service discussions.
• Payments & Infrastructure Enablement: Support enablement of local and cross‑border payment capabilities across LATAM, including clearing systems, ACH‑type schemes and FX settlement. Coordinate with Legal, Company Secretary and Compliance teams as part of onboarding, contractual and governance formalities. Work closely with Technology, Payments Operations, Treasury Operations and Product teams to support operational and technical readiness of new partners. Develop a strong understanding of end‑to‑end payment flows, settlement structures and infrastructure dependencies.
• Risk, Governance & Controls: Support preparation, maintenance and periodic refresh of Country Risk Assessments and correspondent banking reviews. Liaise with Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime teams to ensure all activity aligns with internal policy, regulatory expectations and risk appetite. Monitor regulatory, geopolitical and market risk developments across LATAM and accelerate issues appropriately.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Delivery: Prepare high‑quality management information, network status updates and internal reporting. Coordinate with Sales, Trading Desk, Payments Operations and Treasury Operations teams to support operational queries and escalations related to partner banks and payment flows. Support senior colleagues with materials for governance committees, management forums and strategic initiatives.
• Collaboration & Professional Development: Collaborate with Network Management colleagues across regions to ensure consistency of approach and sharing of best practice. Take ownership of defined workstreams, delivering outputs with a strong focus on accuracy, quality and timely escalation. Actively develop regional, technical and commercial expertise within Network Management, demonstrating ambition to progress.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study would be advantageous but not essential. Experience in Network Management, correspondent banking, payments, financial institutions coverage or related functions. Exposure to emerging markets and/or Latin America preferred. Payments, FX or operational banking experience advantageous. Spanish and/or Portuguese strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days on site)
• Contributory personal pension plan: Minimum employee 2% and employer 7%. Employer matches contributions in 1% increments to a maximum of employee 5% and employer 10%.
• Life Assurance – 4 times annual salary
• Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance – this may include cover for partner and/or children at company cost. Cover includes Optical, Dental and Audiology.